Decomposition - Herman The Shocker - Page 16

Fig.1 Bulging eyes, lips and face with protrusion of the tongue on this decomposing individual.

Decomposition

Bulging eyes, lips and face with protrusion of the tongue

Fig.2 The man had a plastic bag over his head.

Accident Asphyxiation Autoerotic Death Decomposition

Autoerotic death

Fig.1 Advanced decomposition. The body was recovered after fourteen days in a well-heated residence. The necks of the teeth display ‘pink’ tooth discoloration.

Decomposition

Body recovered after 14 days in a well-heated residence

Fig.1 Swelling of the scrotum and abdomen from putrefaction and accumulation of gases.

Decomposition

Swelling of the scrotum and abdomen from putrefaction and accumulation of gases

Fig.1 Bodies removed from water show excessive gas production.

Decomposition

Bodies removed from water show excessive gas production

Fig.1 Anterior view of the head showing an advanced state of decomposition.

Decomposition

Elderly woman was located in a state of advanced decomposition

Fig.1 Decomposed sclera showing hemorrhagic discoloration of the whites of the eyes.

Decomposition

Decomposed sclera showing hemorrhagic discoloration of the whites of the eyes

Fig.1 Decomposition & bagged hands.

Decomposition

Decomposition & bagged hands

Animal Scavenging Decomposition Mummification

The impact of upright position on decomposition

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Decomposition

Badly decomposed bodies are typically not visually identifiable